Relating to the use by a political subdivision of public funds for lobbying activities.

HB 127 prohibits local governments, such as cities, counties, and school districts, from using public funds to hire lobbyists or pay nonprofit organizations that hire lobbyists to influence state legislation. The bill bans these expenditures and allows taxpayers or residents to sue to stop the spending and recover attorney fees if a violation occurs. This directly affects how local governments may spend taxpayer money on lobbying efforts, restricting the use of public funds for advocacy with the legislature. The bill creates a new legal provision in the Government Code to enforce this restriction.